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'Over the moon' - Leeds sign defender Justinpublished at 18:16 BST 25 August
18:16 BST 25 August
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Leeds United have signed 27-year-old defender James Justin from Championship side Leicester City on a four-year deal.
Justin, who is one game off making 100 appearances in the Premier League, will be the 10th signing for Daniel Farke's side this transfer window.
He's also played on the European and international stage, making his England debut in 2022.
"Obviously to join a club of this size and to have the history it has had, and being back in the Premier League was a massive thing for me, so I'm over the moon to have joined," Justin said.
"Everyone that I've spoken to about the club and the area has had great things to say about it. So I'm excited to join the lads and get to work.
"The stadium has obviously got one of the best atmospheres in world football.
"And it's always a daunting task to come here as an opposing team, but I'm happy to have the fans behind me this time.
"Hopefully I can put on the shirt in front of the fans and show them what I can do, if selected, and hopefully I can train up until then to get myself ready as possible."
'A few more rotations than normal' for Carabao Cup tie - Farkepublished at 12:29 BST 25 August
12:29 BST 25 August
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke says their priority remains "survival in the Premier League," so he won't be taking any risks for the second round of the Carabao Cup against Sheffield Wednesday.
The Whites travel to Hillsborough for a Yorkshire derby on Tuesday and Farke is expected to rotate his squad to give the new additions more game time and rest his core players.
"We want to progress into the next round," he said. "But, it's also fair to say that the priority is definitely also on the Premier League and survival in the Premier League, so we won't do anything stupid.
"We won't risk one player if there is an injury doubt or doubt in terms of load.
"For new signings, this is perhaps also a chance to get used to everything. The clear target is we want to go into the next round, but you can expect a few more rotations than we perhaps normally would do.
"We want to make sure that we, for ourselves, are there with a good performance and also [get a] good result.
"But we are also aware that they are a competitive side."
Arsenal 5-0 Leeds - the fans' verdictpublished at 08:01 BST 25 August
08:01 BST 25 August
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Leeds.
Here are some of your comments:
Arsenal fans
Mo: It was so entertaining watching Arsenal. Impressive performance and total control of the game. This is a different Arsenal with a superior attack and a very diverse talent. I'd call this a confidence-building game for both our star players and our young talents.
John: A big statement win and goals from everywhere! Last season we would have either won 1-0, or drawn a game like this. I know it's only the second game but I'm very encouraged by what I've seen so far.
Rachel: It feels like a new dawn at the Emirates. The excitement was palpable as Eze strolled nonchalantly into the stadium. Then the match ramped it up another level. I'm so excited for the season.
Leeds fans
Dean: Outclassed in every department. Only two new outfield signings started this game, so it is hardy surprising we didn't compete. Can't understand Farke's thought process regarding this starting line-up. That was a tough watch.
Matthew: I can't think of one Leeds player that met the standard. We were always likely to lose, but to surrender like that and not fight at all was unacceptable. Piroe can't be the answer up front. He neither works hard enough nor is strong enough to battle top-flight defenders. Bijol can play in the next game and hopefully we've got more attacking options - definitely more than one - lined up to come in.
Steven: I was expecting Warnock-ball against one of the best teams in the league but it looks like we went back to Bielsa-ball, which simply didn't work. Let's hope this is a lesson.
Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 11:34 BST 24 August
11:34 BST 24 August
Pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join host Kelly Cates to bring you the action and talking points from Friday and Sautrday's Premier League fixtures.
Analysis: Leeds well beaten but defeat won't define seasonpublished at 20:39 BST 23 August
20:39 BST 23 August
Alex Howell Football reporter
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Leeds started their season with a win over Everton and that three points gave their supporters some hope coming to Arsenal.
However, Leeds had lost 10 of their past 12 Premier League away games against the Gunners and they never looked like improving that record in this match.
Arsenal are a completely different prospect from the Everton side they beat last Monday and apart from the header from Pascal Struijk, Daniel Farke's side did not threaten the Gunners.
Leeds were able to give a debut to new £18m striker Noah Okafor and, along with Lukas Nmecha, they will hope that he can get the goals they need to break the trend of the newly promoted sides going straight back down to the Championship.
Their task does not get any easier as they take on Newcastle next and they will have to show more resilience in that match to avoid the chance of a repeat result.
Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: What Farke saidpublished at 20:08 BST 23 August
20:08 BST 23 August
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Daniel Farke spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Leeds' defeat against Arsenal: "Short story, Arsenal were on it today, and they were too good for us and we have to accept that they were the better side.
"Long story, yes, we had to suffer in the first 10 minutes of the game. They were flying. First home game off the back of the Man Utd win, the new signing presented before the game. Everyone was in a good mood and they came out flying.
"A bit annoying they scored from the set-piece. If you're 2-0 down they are in the flow and in a good mood it was always difficult in the second half.
"Disappointed with the outcome, but we know these things can happen if you want to play at the top level.
"This is not a season-defining game for us.
"I can't remember many saves by Lucas Perri today. So five shots and five goals. If this comes together, it is a difficult away game."
Did you know?
Leeds United have now lost each of their last six away matches in the Premier League, their longest losing run on the road in the top-flight since a run of nine between October 1992 and February 1993 under Howard Wilkinson.
Arsenal v Leeds: Team news published at 16:24 BST 23 August
16:24 BST 23 August
Mikel Arteta has made two changes from the team that beat Manchester United with Noni Madueke and and Jurrien Timber coming into the starting line up. 15-year-old Max Dowman is on the bench.
Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Madueke, Gyokeres
Leeds are unchanged from the team that beat Everton in their first Premier League game of the season. They are looking to win their opening two Premier League games in a season for the first time since 2002-03.
Sutton's predictions: Arsenal v Leeds Unitedpublished at 11:05 BST 23 August
11:05 BST 23 August
I didn't feel Arsenal's performance was there against Manchester United, but at least they found a way to win.
All the talk in this game is going to be about Viktor Gyokeres and whether he can get off the mark. There was such an overreaction after he didn't score against Manchester United last weekend.
He has been written off as a dud in some quarters already! That's the modern game though - you can get written off after your first hour of playing in the Premier League. Not for me though, I think he will come good.
Leeds played with such intensity against Everton, although the penalty they won was slightly harsh.
Will Daniel Farke's side show that same level of bravery at the Emirates? Probably - and, if so, it will cost them.
Arsenal v Leeds United: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:01 BST 22 August
18:01 BST 22 August
Jordan Butler BBC Sport journalist
The only two teams to register 1-0 wins on the opening Premier League weekend meet at the Emirates.
"One nil to the Arsenal" was the chant in the away end at Old Trafford last Sunday. All six of Arsenal's Premier League wins at Manchester United have been by that scoreline, but they were far from their best and allowed 22 shots on their goal – the most they have faced in a Premier League game against United since that famous 8-2 defeat 14 years ago.
Viktor Gyokeres' hotly anticipated debut became a mere footnote in the match - he had 22 touches and lasted an hour before he was withdrawn. He also failed to have a shot for the first time since April 2023, ending a run of 69 consecutive league appearances in which he registered at least one attempt at goal.
Much more will be expected of the 27-year-old Swede in the coming months and he will be required to step things up immediately after Kai Havertz suffered a knee injury this week.
Arsenal drew a whopping 14 matches in last season's top flight – a number only surpassed by Everton with 15 and a total which ultimately cost them the title. Six of those league draws came at home, with points dropped against the likes of Brentford and Crystal Palace. However, they did beat all three newly promoted sides at the Emirates in 2024-25 - and the same will be expected this season.
The Gunners are flat-track bullies when it comes to hosting teams to have come up from the Championship and are unbeaten in 42 such Premier League home matches, winning 37 and drawing five. Avoid defeat on Saturday and they will equal Chelsea's long-standing Premier League record.
Leeds United travel south seeking to win their opening two Premier League fixtures for the first time since 2002-03 under Terry Venables.
Last season, it took until October for one of the promoted trio to register a win. This season – for just the third time – two from three did so on the opening weekend.
Daniel Farke's side became the first Championship title-holders to take maximum points from their opening top-flight game for 17 years on Monday with a narrow victory over Everton.
The Toffees were toothless, but Farke's men deserve credit as they limited their opponents to 14 touches in touches in the box and one shot on target – the fewest allowed by any side in the opening round.
Their defensive mettle will be tested in this weekend and Leeds tend to suffer in the capital - they have endured seven successive top-flight defeats in London since a 2-1 triumph at Brentford in May 2022.
They have also failed to win any of their previous 14 meetings with Arsenal, losing the past six in a row.
Waiting in the wings for showtime published at 16:40 BST 22 August
16:40 BST 22 August
Adam Pope BBC Radio Leeds reporter
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"A stage for consistency" is what Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says he has to provide for new signing Noah Okafor.
The Switzerland international has been lacking that in the past couple of seasons at AC Milan, including a loan spell at Napoli, according to Farke, who was keen to add in his pre-Arsenal news conference how the 25-year-old winger augments his playing staff. "We already have a lot, but if you want to have quality you can't have enough of it," said the German.
There was a definite sense of relief from Farke that Okafor fills the space vacated by last year's loanee left-winger Manor Solomon, who has returned to Tottenham. "We have lost this player in comparison to last season so it fits perfectly with the position right now that Noah plays," said Farke.
Consistency of performance but also of availability was one of the themes leading into the Arsenal game. The loss of captain Ethan Ampadu, for at least three matches, to another knee injury is a concern after he aggressively led United to victory over Everton. However, with seasoned Premier League campaigner Sean Longstaff in the ranks and the already impressive Anton Stach on board, Ampadu's absence is perhaps not the issue it may have been a few months ago.
After a clean sheet against David Moyes' side it would would suggest little or no change against the Gunners to a back four which now has Jaka Bijol available to it after suspension, as well as another debutant in waiting, Sebastiaan Bornauw.
So, the final third is where the consistency issue remains under most scrutiny. Dominic Calvert-Lewin could feature for the first time in a Leeds shirt alongside new boy Okafor. They both have chequered injury histories, as has Monday's match-winner Lukas Nmecha.
Joel Piroe's availabilty has been a constant for the past two seasons but 16-year-old Harry Gray's potential is yet to be realised. So one feels Farke, until the "one or two more signings in the offence" he alluded to materialise, must squeeze the minutes from his three top-of-the-pitch acquisitions.
Farke has the potential to give four debuts in the 17:30 BST kick-off at the Emirates, which will be a test of how well he has integrated nine new signings in all.
With the squad yet to be completed, as the search for another full-back also continues, consistency of performance will be sought, but a versatility may be required from all involved.
Rotation will be key for Farke as he provides the stage for his players, who will "have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts".
🎧 Previewing trip to Arsenalpublished at 12:51 BST 22 August
12:51 BST 22 August
The latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet is here and Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix are looking ahead to Leeds' trip to Emirates stadium on Saturday.
With the injury to the Whites captain Ethan Ampadu last weekend, the team discuss who will start in midfield at Arsenal.
They will also be chatting fantasy football and who is making their team.
Win eased 'little bit of pressure' - Jamespublished at 10:15 BST 22 August
10:15 BST 22 August
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Leeds United winger Daniel James says Monday's win over Everton takes a little pressure off their trip to Arsenal.
The Whites kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Toffees on Monday night, a result James feels has given the squad a crucial boost in confidence for their trip to the Emirates.
The Welsh winger also believes the win has taken the pressure slightly off the squad before facing Mikel Arteta's side.
"Super excited," James said to Radio Leeds. "For us to play so well on Monday, but to get the three points was massive for us, as it takes that little bit of pressure off us going into the next game because Arsenal are such a good side that is going to battle out for the title this season, and they have made great signings.
"But we have to go there with great belief. It's the games we want to play in, and we will go in and give our all."
'Real potential' or a 'bench warmer'? Fans on Okaforpublished at 16:55 BST 21 August
16:55 BST 21 August
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We asked for your views on Leeds United completing the signing of Noah Okafor.
Here are some of your comments:
Ben: I am really excited about Okafor joining us. He is the right age, right skills and has real potential to be part of our long-term future.
Mel: Let's hope that wingers win matches. He will be good on the left. Just need someone in the middle to put the ball in the net. All being well, Dominic Calvert-Lewin should get the crosses that he needs.
Luke: What a solid transfer window and a great addition up front; hopefully, he can give Piroe the balls he needs. The management has really backed Farke for a good season ahead. Now, the hard work really starts!
However, not all the messages were optimistic about Okafor and the impact he could have on the club this season.
Andy: Goals, assists, starting and injury records aren't great. I hope those in the know have seen something in him, but at the moment the jury is out.
Iain: Why oh why have we paid all this money for a bench warmer - who no-one had ever heard of - when we could have spent this on Solomon, who had a great season with us last year.
Mark: It seems from what he said, he just wants to play in the Premier League, not for my team, nor for my shirt. It's his dream and his style suits the Premier League, and if that's so, go play for someone else. We should recruit for fit and for culture, not just because he has a dream to play Premier League football.
Farke on Ampadu's injury, Okafor and more possible signingspublished at 14:41 BST 21 August
14:41 BST 21 August
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Farke confirmed Ethan Ampadu has suffered an MCL injury and will be out until at least the September international break but will be "hopefully back on the other side of the break".
On who can fill in for Ampadu, Farke said: "Anton Stach can play there and Ilia Gruev - he had a good pre-season. Ao Tanaka ca also play here too. Sean Longstaff. All interpretate the role quite differently."
Farke said it is "possible" new signing Noah Okafor will feature on Saturday: "He doesn't need three or four weeks to build up to a game. Let's see in the next few days and we will make a decision."
More on Okafor who joined from AC Milan earlier on Thursday: "He is a player of high potential and has pretty much all the skills. He can offer goals and assists, he has delivered a few for AC Milan and scored in the Champions League. He has really good pace and is a good dribbler. He is a strong player but I don't want to praise too much - I want to let him deliver."
On fellow new attacking signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin: "Every training session is important for him. He has some weeks off and has been training individually. Team training is really important. He makes a decent impression, already really integrated, is growing day-by-day. From a fitness point of view a great shape and he is a great character."
Asked if Leeds are targeting more signings before the end of the window, Farke offered: "I don't speak about names but we have spoken in the full-back position we might need an addition and also before that we would strengthen our offence before these two attacking signings and we will see if we still do. I would not rule out one or two more signings in the offence."
How will he approach the challenge of facing Arsenal? "We won't sell out our DNA and park the bus. If you just try to defend you have no chance to survive there. We will try to be there with many periods with the ball. Will try and create chances to scare them. There will be periods where we suffer and we have to be well structured."
Leeds confirm signing of Okaforpublished at 12:06 BST 21 August
12:06 BST 21 August
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Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Swiss international Noah Okafor on a four-year deal, subject to work permit and international clearance.
The 25-year-old forward joins the Whites from AC Milan and is capable of playing across the front line, either on the wings or as a central striker.
Okafor becomes Leeds' ninth signing of a busy summer transfer window.
He began his professional career with Swiss side FC Basel, where his pace, skill, and eye for goal earned him the Swiss Super League Young Player of the Year award. He then moved to Red Bull Salzburg, making over 100 appearances across all competitions and registering 57 goal involvements.
In 2023, Okafor joined AC Milan, where he was a key part of the squad that finished as Serie A runners-up in his first season. He spent the following year on loan at Napoli, contributing to the club's fourth-ever Serie A title.
Speaking to Leeds United TV, external, Okafor outlined his excitement to play in the Premier League and it was an easy decision to join Leeds.
"I think it's an amazing day, I'm really excited," he said. "As a kid, I dreamed of playing in the Premier League. That's why for me it was quite an easy decision.
"So I said, yes, my football suits the Premier League, this is like a dream come true. I can't wait to step on the field."
Leeds fans, are you pleased with this signing?
And what else do you think the club still needs to push for a successful season?
What do Leeds United need in the transfer window? published at 10:45 BST 21 August
10:45 BST 21 August
It has been a busy summer for Leeds United, but there is still time for more and manager Daniel Farke is expected to try to beef up the final third of his team and also at full-back.
Leicester City's James Justin is a target at right-back, while a deal to bring in AC Milan's Swiss forward Noah Okafor is imminent.
Leeds will hope the injury to captain Ethan Ampadu, sustained against Everton, will not prove serious, and with both Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin having mixed injury records, Farke may still feel he needs another number nine - although it could constitute selling to do another deal.
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